Chapter 27

"Since you've gotten married, you'll be getting a new house and car soon, right?" another colleague asked teasingly.

With a worried expression, Calla replied, "My husband's family isn't that well-off, and property in Riverford is so expensive. For the time being, we still have to rent a place."

After hearing this, her colleagues no longer viewed her in derision like they did yesterday. Instead, they started giving her sympathetic looks.

Calla was secretly pleased that she managed to overcome the crisis of having her reputation ruined.

Alicia, who had been quiet thus far, waited until she had the chance to pull Calla away and talk to her in private.

"Why did you come up with that story? Did you find yourself a man? Is it that Harlan guy you mentioned? Is he doing this willingly, or did you force him into it?" Alicia peppered Calla with questions.

"Don't say such ridiculous things. I really am married."

Calla filled Alicia in on what happened yesterday, and Alicia was stupefied. A